University staff adoption of iPads: An empirical study using an extended TAM model

Authors

  • Michael Steven Lane University of Southern Queensland
  • Adrian Stagg University of Southern Queensland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v18i3.876

Keywords:

Technology acceptance model, iPad, social status, age, previous experience with similar technology, ICT support

Abstract

This research examined key factors influencing adoption of iPads by university staff. An online survey collected quantitative data to test hypothesised relationships in an extended TAM model. The findings show that university staff consider iPads easy to use and useful, with a high level of compatibility with their work. Social status had no influence on their attitude to using an iPad. However older university staff and university staff with no previous experience in using a similar technology such as an iPhone or smartphone found iPads less easy to use. Furthermore, a lack of formal end user ICT support impacted negatively on the use of iPads.

Author Biographies

Michael Steven Lane, University of Southern Queensland

Senior Lecturer, School of Management and Enterprise

Adrian Stagg, University of Southern Queensland

Learning Resources Delivery Section

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Published

2014-11-01

How to Cite

Lane, M. S., & Stagg, A. (2014). University staff adoption of iPads: An empirical study using an extended TAM model. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v18i3.876

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (2014): Theme: ACIS 2013 selected papers

Section

Research Articles

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